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Ep.118 – How to take YOUR Small Business to a Publicly Traded Company Managing Alternative Assets
Join us as Chris Loeffler, the CEO of Caliber Wealth, shares insights into Caliber’s evolution, the real estate market’s current landscape, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or real estate enthusiast, this episode is packed with wisdom.
Ep.117 – Everything You Need to Know About the Backdoor Roth IRA in 2024
Mat and Mark delve into the strategic approach of establishing and funding Roth IRAs for high-income earners through the innovative ‘back door’ Roth IRA contribution method. Often, high-income individuals assume they are ineligible for Roth IRA contributions due to their earnings or participation in a company 401k plan. Discover how the ‘back door’ method offers a viable solution to unlock the benefits of Roth IRAs for individuals in this financial bracket.
Ep.116 – Your Questions: Roth Conversions and Backdoor Roth IRA
Mat and our Executive Director Nate discuss the intricacies of Roth conversions and contributions, addressing questions related to traditional IRA to Roth IRA conversions, the nuances of the five-year rule, considerations for investment opportunities, and rules governing multi-member IRA LLCs.
Ep.115 – Year-End Retirement Account Tips and Tricks
Join Mat and Mark as they discuss end of year Tax Strategies, Retirement Insights & More! From retirement account considerations to last-minute wealth-building insights, discover the secrets the wealthy use to maximize their earnings before the year wraps up.